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Posted on 6/6/23 at 5:11 pm to Lester Earl
Im sure jay has been working on a 3rd catcher, prob jones or frey if we had to in a pinch
Posted on 6/6/23 at 5:14 pm to ell_13
Keep in mind, we threw more breaking balls vs Oregon St in those 2 games than we normally throw bc the scouting report was they could blister FBs. Over half of HT’s pass balls were deflections off his glove, not balls in the dirt. He was handcuffed by a few changeups, and a few way outside pitches to RHHs. They will coach him up this week, especially if the pitching strategy is similar, and he will receive better.
I also believe fatigue was a significant issue, especially yesterday in a day game. Given Saturday is a day game, you may see milazzo in the back 1/3 of the game.
I also believe fatigue was a significant issue, especially yesterday in a day game. Given Saturday is a day game, you may see milazzo in the back 1/3 of the game.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 5:19 pm to cajuncdm
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He was handcuffed by a few changeups, and a few way outside pitches to RHHs. They will coach him up this week, especially if the pitching strategy is similar, and he will receive better.
This is an issue with Travinski and has always been. They won’t coach that up in a week.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 5:25 pm to ell_13
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Posted on 6/6/23 at 5:35 pm to TigerAte91
Travenski no questions asked.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 5:58 pm to TigerAte91
I’m not too concerned about Travinksi behind the plate. He and Beloso are both extremely important for our offense. Besides, even if we sacrifice a few bases due to passed balls (which I hope we don’t) I feel more comfortable that we can respond quickly on offense with them 2 in the lineup. Milazzo has been productive at the plate as well but he hits singles and we have been known to struggle with runners on base over the last month while Travinski is a threat to homer every time he bats.
This post was edited on 6/6/23 at 6:00 pm
Posted on 6/6/23 at 6:16 pm to josh336
This is a real problem to ponder. The passed balls are a huge issue and Kentucky strives on the base paths. Who do you take out though? Pearson has been crushing the ball the past 3 weeks, Jobert has been equally as good, and Beloso is ripping the cover off the ball.
I'd roll with Travinski, if it becomes an issue, you put in Milazzo and bank on your other offense to get it done. Then ponder who to bench Jobert or Pearson in Game 2/3. Put Morgan in LF, and Beloso or Trav at 1st, with the other DHing.
I'd roll with Travinski, if it becomes an issue, you put in Milazzo and bank on your other offense to get it done. Then ponder who to bench Jobert or Pearson in Game 2/3. Put Morgan in LF, and Beloso or Trav at 1st, with the other DHing.
This post was edited on 6/6/23 at 6:17 pm
Posted on 6/6/23 at 6:17 pm to TigerAte91
Travenski seemed to struggle more with all the lefties throwing a lot of breaking pitches. You leave him in because of his bat. You can sacrifice an occasional pass ball or stolen base.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 7:47 pm to TigerAte91
It will be Skenes' call. Does he want a bat or a perceived better receiver....although I'm not convinced of that. that whiff that allowed 3 runs to score a few games ago soured me on Milazzo.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 7:53 pm to wheelz007
And last year everyone was bitching about not having a catcher who could hit…. Travenski has average defense, with better than average offense right at the moment. Win/win. It’s not that hard of a decision.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 7:58 pm to BMTiger
Agreed. Especially versus righties. Travinski will catch. Tre at first and Beloso at DH with Jobert and Pearson in OF.
Against lefties, you might see Milazzo catch, Tre to left, Beloso at first, Travinski at DH. Josh or Jobert in RF.
Against lefties, you might see Milazzo catch, Tre to left, Beloso at first, Travinski at DH. Josh or Jobert in RF.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 8:04 pm to TigerAte91
Travinski has been one of our hottest hitters. For him to not catch means he has to DH, replacing Beloso, who has also been hot, so he'd have to go to first and push Tre out to the outfield to replace Crews 
, Jobert (also hot), or Pearson (also hot). Therefore, not shite changes.
, Jobert (also hot), or Pearson (also hot). Therefore, not shite changes. Posted on 6/6/23 at 8:22 pm to Senora Ramos
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Tre Morgan is the only player on our roster to make that diving catch and that stretch against OSU. Yes his bat isn’t good right now, but we need that defense at first
I wasn’t suggesting I would make that switch, only that I’d consider sitting Morgan before either Beloso or Travinski at this point. The answer really is that there is no room for Milazzo except as a late inning replacement.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 8:27 pm to mdomingue
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So am I. Maybe the difference is that the abbreviation SBA is Stolen Base Attempts. A is assists. CSB is Caught Stealing By (or Base not sure which). They really need a glossary of abbreviations. LINK Double-checked on their individual pages as well LINK LINK This Season Milazzo (4-15) Travinski (4-9) Career at LSU Milazzo (25-50) Travinski (7-27) Unless I am misreading.
I agree their abbreviations are unclear, but SBA can’t be attempts in this context since the number after the hyphen is labeled as attempts. SBA is stolen bases allowed in this instance.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 8:27 pm to MikeTheTiger71
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but the stats don’t tell the same story. Travinski has thrown out 4 of 13 base stealers while Milazzo has thrown out 4 of 19.
More attempts against Travinski means more low quality attempts. No one tries Milazzo unless they ate damn good or the pitcher gives it up. Milazzo is significantly better.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 8:28 pm to josh336
Not necessarily. If you don’t have runners on base passed balls mean nothing
Posted on 6/6/23 at 8:36 pm to edgebr
We must have Travinski and Beloso both batting in their 4 and 5 hole spots. This means one of them is a DH and one has to play a position. We can’t have Beloso at first so we have to leave him asDH and Travinski behind the plate. Agree with earlier post that with a nice lead after 7, put Milazzo in then to protect the lead
Posted on 6/6/23 at 8:39 pm to TigerAte91
Whatever it takes to keep yesterday's lineup in tact
Posted on 6/6/23 at 8:55 pm to Penrod
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More attempts against Travinski means more low quality attempts. No one tries Milazzo unless they ate damn good or the pitcher gives it up. Milazzo is significantly better.
There have been more attempts against Milazzo, but I agree probably fewer per innings caught. I’m sure there’s something to what you are saying, but the disparity is not as great as you are presenting it. It’s not like 13 attempts against Travinski suggests opponents were recklessly attempting to steal with wild abandon.
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